Tens of thousands of people marched here Thursday against austerity measures as European Union (EU) leaders were to begin a crucial summit to endorse a comprehensive response to the year-long debt crisis.

General Motors Company (GM) will recall the final 2,000 workers on lay off by September, Joe Ashton, vice president of United Auto Workers (UAW) said on Wednesday at a bargaining convention in Detroit.

Bird flu control programme to cost US$25 million; City to face 2 mil kWh power shortage next quarter;   Supermarkets launch big promotional program; Da Nang wants ‘China Beach’ signs dismantled   

Official statistics released on Wednesday showed that Singapore's consumer price index inflation moderated slightly in February, but inflation, like in most other economies in emerging Asia,

The People’s Committee of the central province of Binh Dinh has approved a detailed plan to build the Phuong Mai 1 wind power plant in the Nhon Hoi Economic Zone.

VietNamNet Bridge - The construction industry would be giving preferential treatment to investors in green technology, said Nguyen Tran Nam, deputy minister of construction.

VietNamNet Bridge – Commercial banks have begun to sell dollars to individuals. However, in order to purchase dollars, buyers are subjected to complicated procedures.

As the summer and with it, periodical power cuts, are drawing near, businesses throughout Ho Chi Minh City are rushing to buy electricity generators, reschedule production plans, and even lay off workers.

Lua Viet offers $1 Sai Gon River tours for students, factory workers; ASEAN considers single visa option; HCM City welcomes cruise ship; HCM City welcomes cruise ship

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam Museum of Military History will host an exchange programme for war veterans and students on March 26.

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam needs about 16 billion dollar a year to develop infrastructure, while the state budget can only provide a half of the amount. The public-private partnership (PPP) model will bring capital to the projects.  

Without invoices, businesses are left in the lurch; Businesses grapple with inflation; Vietnam, France boost maritime cooperation; Interest-free loans for firms not increasing prices; Phu Yen joins with Japan in tuna processing  

Yahoo Inc. on Wednesday introduced a new feature to its search engine, which the company said can deliver answers and direct access to websites before users complete their query or hit the search button.

National orchestra to perform in Hanoi; Hue music institute debuts orchestras; 101 moments of 101-year-old General Giap in HCMC; Hue, HCMC to host French-speaking film fest

At least 10 people were killed in landslides and building collapse in Myanmar's northeastern Tachileik and Tarpin, Shan state, caused by a 7.0-magnitude earthquake Thursday night.

VietNamNet Bridge – Young people in the coastal city of Nha Trang ride bicycles and collect waste on the beach to support the Earth Hour 2011. In addition, 20 sets of lamps using wind and solar energy are also installed in the city.

VietNamNet Bridge - Around 21:00pm yesterday, many residents, who are living in tall buildings based in Hanoi capital, chaotically rushed outside shortly after they sensed shakes.

A lot of provinces and cities are planning to open new economic zones to attract more investments. Meanwhile, experts have pointed out that the movement of establishing economic zones should be seen as a threat rather than a joy.  

Up to 45 native species in Western Australia's Kimberley region will die out within 20 years if no action is taken, latest study showed on Wednesday.

VietNamNet Bridge – Two famous players of the Barclays English Premier League will come to Vietnam to play in a friendly match for charity on June 14.